Quotes by Darby Stanchfield

About Darby Stanchfield:

Darby Stanchfield is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Abby Whelan in the ABC political drama series, Scandal (2012-present). Stanchfield is also known for roles as April Green in the CBS post-apocalyptic drama series, Jericho (2006-2007), and as Helen Bishop in the AMC period drama series, Mad Men (2007-2008).
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When I met Oprah, the first thing I thought was, 'She is the most amazing hugger ever.'

Darby Stanchfield

As a kid, we had one television channel and a sad little roller rink. And there was not much else to do. So I used my imagination all of the time growing up. That's the main way I played. When we moved and I went to high school, I did my first play, ...

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I like to be very consistent with workouts and getting a good amount of sleep. I've really been enjoying Pilates lately. It's actually really tough to fit in my schedule, but if I can get in a workout three times a week while we're shooting, that fee...

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I am a bit in love with a new designer, George Hobeika; I have worn him a couple of times on the carpet. Ralph Lauren is another one I really have fun with.

Darby Stanchfield

From a personal standpoint, playing someone judged negatively by her friends is not difficult.

Darby Stanchfield

I'm a very private person, so I didn't like this idea of tweeting about me. And then I realized, 'Oh, this is actually a brilliant device in terms of interacting with the fans'. It's a lovely way to just get back, to thank the fans for watching the s...

Darby Stanchfield

I'm a very private person, so I didn't like this idea of tweeting about me. And then I realized, 'Oh, this is actually a brilliant device in terms of interacting with the fans.'

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When I get ready for a high-profile event, it's really about sleep and making sure I'm eating something healthy, and then it's always important to stretch to stay limber. No matter what, you want to feel as loose as possible, because it's easy to get...

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When I'm grateful for all the blessings, it puts away all the stress about things not in my control. Things like long hours, aging, pollution, scandals... it helps me create perspective by just focusing on being grateful. Take that moment twice a day...

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I was born in Kodiak, and I was raised in a place called Dutch Harbor out on the Aleutian Islands. There's a show called the 'Deadliest Catch' on the Discovery Channel. And they film it on Dutch Harbor where I grew up.

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When I moved to Los Angeles, I was straight out of grad school, and I didn't have a single credit to my name. I knew one person in town - another actor whose name is John Billingsley. I just had to audition and audition and audition. I was plugging a...

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I'm like one of the tallest ones on 'Scandal.' If I'm wearing my four-inch Abby Whelan high heels, I hover over everybody. I literally have a lower pair of high heels that I wear when I do one of the scenes with the guys.

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My favorite cast member of 'Scandal' is Josh Malina.

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What I miss most about living in Alaska is the fishing.

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The biggest scandal I was ever involved in was - in high school, at a basketball game, I shot and scored for the other team.

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I am a chameleon when it comes the way I dress. I am constantly changing it up, and I really can't commit to one thing because dressing for the day or for an event is really a mood thing. I like variety, and I don't mean just designers, I mean mixing...

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I've been pulled over five times for speeding - and talked my way out of every single ticket!

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Over at the Olivia Pope & Associates set, we're like middle school children. Every time there's a cut in the action, we joke and dance around; there's show tunes and fart noises.

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Author Bio

  • NameDarby Stanchfield
  • DescriptionAmerican actress
  • BornApril 29, 1971
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionTelevision Actor; Film Actor; Actor